Daomu Biji

During the dozens of seconds that the flare burned. We were all stunned. Everyone looked at the huge thing. My mind went blank. Until the flare goes out. We just reacted. Then all the flashlights were shined in that direction.

Fragmented light cannot reveal the full picture of that thing. Under the light of a flashlight. All we can know is that there is something there. However, it also looks blurry. If there was no impression from the flare just now. We would definitely not notice anything strange if we scanned it with a flashlight. And we look from the bottom up. It's really hard to see clearly.

What is this? Tashi said to himself.

No one can tell what it is. I can only be certain that it is the remains of an ancient wooden object. I just don’t know what the remains are. This looks like a huge coffin at first glance. However, upon closer inspection, I found that the shape was wrong. It appears to be the remains of a building. However. I have never seen such a weird-shaped building.

Climb up and take a look! Someone said. We just reacted. They just wanted to climb up the slope. I stopped them quickly. Said: Don't mess around. Calm down. It's so high. And it's a mound. You can't climb up by just climbing. It would be terrible if there is an accident.

Aning also nodded and said: Yes. Those three people haven't been found yet. We have searched down here and found no clues. Then it is very likely that they are up there. There is no movement at all. There must be something wrong. Maybe it's up here. Is there any danger? We have to be careful. I'd better go up and take a look first. If it's easier to climb, you can come up again.

As she said this, she inserted the flashlight into her belt and asked us to illuminate her. Prepare yourself to climb up.

At this time Tashi stopped her. He said: Don't move. I'll do it. There's no reason for a woman to do this kind of thing. I've climbed many such hills before. I'm definitely more experienced than you. He said this without waiting for Aning to respond. Just bite the dagger. Jump onto the mound. Then use the dagger to make a climbing pick. Start climbing up.

He moves quickly. His posture is as agile as that of a monkey. We shined a flashlight on him. Almost no effort wasted. We just watched him teng climb to the bottom of the huge object. He found a place to stand still. He made a gesture to us. It means it is not difficult to climb. Then he used his flashlight to shine on the thing.

Below we can only see his movements. I can't see what he took out. I was very anxious. The team doctor asked: What is that?

I don't know. Tashi's voice came from above. I saw him scratching his head on it. A word came out in Tibetan. Then he said: Oh my God. This... looks like a ship.

Ship? We looked at each other. Tashi shouted again: It's really a boat! Climb up and see for yourself.

As soon as he finished speaking, Aning climbed up.

I'm clumsy. Follow Aning. And the team doctor is too fat. After climbing a few times, he slid down. We left him down there. Don't mess around. Just wait until you fall to death. Then he moved closer to Tashi.

This slope is indeed not difficult to climb. A bit of a slope. Although the soil is very soft. But the top is very uneven. There are many places to stay. We learned from Tashi to use a dagger as a mountaineering pick. Three times five divided by two came over.

I crawled to Tashi's side on my hands and knees. It's cold up here. I stepped on several protruding dirt bumps. He slipped for a moment and then regained his footing. Just look towards that thing. But I'm far away. His sight was blocked by Tashi again. It was not clear whether the ship was a real ship or not.

I moved a little. Carve out a spot for yourself. Only then did I see clearly. Under Tashi's flashlight. An ancient wreckage is embedded in the mound. Only half of it is exposed. The other half is inserted deep into the mound. Look at the shape. It is indeed an ancient shipwreck.

Aning lit a cold firework. Just throw it on the sunken ship. At this time, the surroundings became brighter. I found the wreck to be very disintegrated. It almost blends in with the mud. The wooden hull was completely shattered. Already carbonized. There is also a huge crack in the side of the wooden boat. It seemed empty inside. I could see the mud inside. But the deepest part was pitch black and could not be seen clearly.

I turned around and looked around. I thought this was a great discovery. This should have been an ancient river before. This ancient ship sank in the ancient river channel. Wrapped in mud. I didn’t expect the changes in the world. The river course in ancient times turned into the Gobi desert. And this is the mound that surrounds the shipwreck. It's actually so much higher.

Aning climbed to the edge of the ancient ship. Shine your flashlight into the crack. It showed a lot of mud inside and things wrapped in the mud. In the mud. You can also see many things that look like clay pots.

Aning said: This seems to be a cargo ship going to the Western Regions for trade. These are their goods. This is simply a shocking discovery. There are still many people who believe that there is no water transportation in the Western Regions.

In ancient times, this was one of the more dangerous routes among the seventeen Silk Roads. The countries in the Western Region are distributed on this barren land. This is the middle zone where Arab civilization and Chinese civilization traded. In the past, the numerous rivers here were very busy. It is unknown how much cloth and silk reached the West through these rivers. It is said that the royal families of Spanish-speaking countries can also eat watermelons from the Central Plains. The river courses here were ever-changing at that time. Many business travelers have also been stranded and sunk due to the diversion of ancient rivers. There are at least a thousand desert shipwrecks buried deep in the desert here. However, because the desert changes so frequently. Almost impossible to find. I didn't expect there was one here.

The team doctor couldn't see anything down there. He was very anxious and shouted: What did you see? Are those three people up there?

Tashi called several times to answer him. I couldn't hear clearly what the team doctor said again.

At this time, I suddenly thought of Caucasians. Maybe they also saw this sunken ship. Then I climbed up to check it out. Searched them all below. No one was found. They should be right up there. But I just saw it on the surrounding cliffs. No one. Where have these three people gone?

The rock walls here are except for this sunken ship. There is no other way to hide people. Are those three people in this sunken ship?

At this time the moon was covered by dark clouds. Suddenly the surroundings became darker. Several of us found a place to stand firm. I asked Aning to turn on the intercom. Then look for the location of the signal.

Aning took out the walkie-talkie. Once opened. The voice rang out. very clearly. She waved. The signals are pretty much the same. Then Tashi pointed to the boat. Let her try targeting the ancient ship. Aning stretched out his hand. As soon as he got close to the crack in the ancient ship. We really heard the extremely clear voice coming from the intercom.

We looked at each other. They all felt incredible. Look. The signal really came from this ancient sunken ship.

Tashi looked at the crack. Said: What the hell. Did those three idiots crawl inside?

The crack was wide. You can actually crawl into it. But I don't know if the space inside can accommodate the three of them. We looked at it with flashlights. I found that the inside of the boat was very deep. It's very dark inside. I shouted several times. But no one responded.

what to do?

Maybe they went in. But they came out again. Then they dropped the walkie-talkie inside. Aning said. It's also possible that they had an accident inside.

Then how did this sound come out? I asked.

No one can answer this for you. But you'll know once you go in and take a look. Aning winked at me. He put down his backpack. It seemed that she and I were allowed to get in and have a look.

Tashi is the guide. To preserve strength. Here, Aning and I have relatively normal body shapes. I can't say no. She took off her coat. He bit the dagger and crawled into the crack waist-first.

Once inside. The mud on the boat kept falling down. Fortunately, the hull is relatively strong. She paused for a few seconds after entering. Stabilized for a moment. Tashi handed her the flashlight. Then I took off my coat and climbed in.

The crack was just big enough for me to crawl through. But it's roomier inside than I thought. I fumbled in. I found that it was a completely earthy world inside. The top of my head was covered with dry mud. One cannot sit up. Can only crawl forward. Originally, the space in this cabin should be very large. But now it's basically filled with dirt. Actually we were in a mud hole.

Aning turned on the walkie-talkie. At this time, the sound that sounded like a sneer was clearly being made. That sound is particularly loud here. It was dark inside the cabin. My heart was in my throat. What is making that sound?

Aning used a side-crawling posture inside. It's the kind of movement a soldier makes while crawling forward, dragging his gun. She advanced with one hand. The other hand started shining its flashlight around. I panted and imitated her. I also started to use a flashlight to shine on the mud around me. It was really all mud. Except for some sporadic pieces of wood embedded in the mud. I felt like I was in a Taoist battle scene.

This must be the soil that poured in through the breach after the shipwreck. The ship probably did not sink completely at that time. So the mud didn't fill the entire cabin. Underneath this mud should be the goods of that time. I don’t know what’s being transported inside.

I climbed seven or eight meters inside. We can directly hear that strange sound. There is no intercom filtering. The voice sounded slightly different. It came from the innermost part of the cabin. very light. Aning paused. Turned off the intercom. Just crawl in the direction of the sound.

I distanced myself slightly from her. Give her room to step back. Didn't wait to climb a few steps. Aning screamed. Stopped. I climbed over quickly. Peeking in from the side of her. I saw a hole the size of a round table on the mud-covered deck at the end of the cabin. It seems to have collapsed. There is actually space down there. Use your flashlight to shine down. It was a mess down there. They were all clods of earth that had fallen from above. A person is buried inside. Only the upper body was exposed.

I took a photo with my flashlight. Found out it was one of the missing people. His face was covered in mud. His face turned blue. Don't know whether to live or die. That sneer-like voice. It came from the mound below. It's really in there! I yelled. I think these people are really good at playing. I yelled and pushed forward. I want to go down and dig him out quickly.

Unexpectedly, I suddenly shouted. The sneer-like voice disappeared immediately. The entire cabin suddenly became quiet.

The silence startled me. His hands and feet stopped involuntarily.

Then it occurred to me. We just discussed that this sound is their distress signal. Now I yelled. The sound stopped. Apparently someone heard me scream. So stop sending signals. There are two possibilities. One is that he thinks help is at hand. There is no need to make this sound again to attract us; another one is. He heard us coming. Faith relaxes. Lost consciousness.

Whatever it is. We all have to get him out immediately. Especially the latter one. I know that many people who seek help lose their will to live just before rescue and fail.

An Ning and I have the same idea. She asked me to light her. Climbed over. Then he carefully turned over and slid into the hole. I followed. Aning asked me not to come down. Respond above.

Tashi heard my cry outside. Yelled at us. Ask about the situation inside. I asked him to wait. I'll tell you after seeing it clearly.

in this position. See more clearly. Under the hole. It should be the second storey of the ancient ship. Or called the bottom warehouse. It is generally used to place things that are easily damaged. Because the shaking at the bottom will not be very intense. There is not much space in the bottom compartment. It's all dirt inside. But the degree of erosion is far less than where I live. I can basically imagine the inside of a ship. You can see a lot of clay pots mixed in the soil. It should be goods. Don't know what's inside.

After Aning went down. Immediately push away the clods of soil on the man's body. Then put your hands on his neck. Feel the pulse.

I quickly asked: How is it?

Aning visibly trembled. He turned around and shook his head at me. Signaling is no longer possible.

I sighed. Aning began to dig out the dirt. The man was quickly dug out. Then forcefully drag it aside. At this time, I discovered what was inside the excavated soil. Another person appeared. I saw hair and a hand. Aning continued digging. However, this person was buried relatively firmly. She dug for a while but found no improvement.

I really can't stand it. He also jumped down the tunnel to help. As soon as I touched the man's hand. My heart sank. Even if you know, there is no chance. The man's hands were cold. already dead.

It took us a lot of effort to dig him out. Also dragged aside. underneath this person. I saw the pale faces of Caucasians. He curled up. Stare. Stretching his hand forward. Holding a walkie-talkie. Maintaining a stiff gesture. It seemed like it was trying to crawl out.

It seemed he was the one who sent the signal. I saw the walkie-talkie. thought.

I pulled him out. Aning touched his neck again. His expression changed. Still alive! He immediately untied the Caucasian man's clothes. Then give him CPR. At the same time, he shouted to me: Tell Tashi. Let the team doctor prepare for rescue. Someone is buried and suffocated. Then he went to give artificial respiration to the Caucasian.

I quickly got up and shouted outside. After Tashi heard this. He immediately called the team doctor under the mound. I turned around. I saw the Caucasian man twitching. The person shrank. At the same time he started vomiting. But breathing was evidently restored.

Go up and take over! Aning said to me in an unquestionable tone. The tone was calm. But full of majesty.

I froze for a moment. I was suddenly shocked by her demeanor. Like a reflex, I did as she said. Then Aning quickly took off his clothes. Tied to the Caucasian. Made a simple trailer. Throw me your sleeves. Then tell me to work harder.

I gritted my teeth and pulled hard. She lifted her feet below. Transported the Caucasians up. Then. I walked all the way back. Drag him out of the crack of the sunken ship.

Tashi outside is already preparing. As soon as the Caucasian was dragged out. Tashi carried the tall Caucasian man entirely on his back. Buckle with belt. Then climb down. I'm so tired. While helping Aning out. While panting, he followed. Protect Tashi. Then he climbed down bit by bit.

The power of nine cows and two tigers was wasted. I saw Tashi almost fall down several times. Fortunately he reacted quickly enough. I can use the dagger to freeze my body every time. Finally climbed to the bottom of the mound. The team doctor has prepared everything. We put the Caucasians on top. The team doctor immediately prepared for rescue.

But just tore the Caucasian's clothes. He suddenly twitched. He grabbed the team doctor's clothes. We quickly went over and held him down. The team doctor took off his coat. I felt nauseated. Only the inside of his warm coat was visible. It's all blood. It actually seemed like there was some trauma.

The team doctor used scissors to cut open his underwear. When the bloody piece of cloth was lifted. He screamed, Oh my God. I almost threw up. Only seen on Caucasian belly. They were all filled with tiny bloody holes. Not much blood was shed. The entrance to the hole is very small. But densely packed. There are twenty or thirty of them.

What kind of wound is this? Tashi asked.

The team doctor shook his head: I don't know. It seems to be... something. Something similar to a screwdriver. But how come the clothes are not torn? Didn't you notice at the scene?

We all shook our heads. In fact, it was so chaotic at the time. We really didn't notice his belly. But we can be sure there are no holes in his clothes. It shouldn't be a traumatic injury caused by the collapse.

I can't control that much now. The team doctor asked us to help hold him down. Bandage him first. Then I checked briefly. Just inject him with something. Finally, he took out a small oxygen bag and gave it to him. It's probably the effect of that shot. The Caucasians slowly became quiet.

By the time we were done, we were all covered in sweat. The team doctor wiped away the sweat and asked us to find a solution. The man is now very weak. We can't take him out. But the larger equipment is in the car outside. Need to move in. He also needs a tent and sleeping bag to keep him warm. Wait until he stabilizes before taking him out.

Only Tashi here knows how to look at his pile of stones. He said he would get it. Call some people in to help. It took us a long time to walk all the way in. But it’s much faster to get out. I said go with him. He said no. He's faster alone. I have multiple anaphora here.

After that he ran away. The team doctor untied Aning's clothes from the Caucasian. Give it back to her. Then I took out the thermal cloth from my backpack. Keeps several important parts of the Caucasian warm.

I light up the smokeless stove. Increase the flame. Set aside. Keep a few people warm. Also take out the soju. These things are all used to ward off the cold. We just broke out in a sweat. The nights in the Gobi are quite cold. It's easy to get sick.

The fire started. It illuminates the surrounding area. It warms up instantly. The team doctor continued to treat the Caucasian's wounds. Aning and I stepped aside. All the fatigue from several hours came out at once. I sat on a big rock and drank water. Aning put on his clothes. Both of us had dirt on our faces. Very embarrassed. I gave her a wry smile. But he saw her leaning against the mound with a tired look on her face. Fiddled with the walkie-talkie. Seems quite frustrated.

I remembered her aura just now. It’s really not easy to say in my heart. She is a woman who can act so competently in that kind of situation. Come to think of it, I guess it was forced out. Think about a woman being so strong. It's really sad.

But that’s strange to say. It doesn't look like she is short of money. She doesn't feel happy doing this kind of thing. Why on earth did she have to work hard for Jude's exam? And he worked so hard. I really can’t figure it out. I will ask her carefully if I have a chance in the future.

I drank a few sips of water just to feel comfortable. So I went around in a circle and went to the bottom of the mound to release water. These people are all like this in the desert. I'm used to it too.

Pee and pee. Suddenly I heard something behind a stone on one side. Suddenly there was a weird sneer. The voice was exactly the same as what I heard on the walkie-talkie just now. It immediately gave me a chill. I turned to look at the stone. I wonder if I have been listening to this voice all this time. Are you hearing hallucinations?